2004 TOYOTA CENTURY

Current reg V12 OTA, imported August 2020 and first registered on NH54 YEV.

189, 000 km (117, 440 miles)

MOT expires 3/ 9/ 2027

£360 annual vehicle tax

High teens to low 20s MPG realistically (only run on E5 in my ownership)

Auction grade was 3. 5, exterior C, interior C on auction sheet dated March 2020 prior to export.

5 litre V12

Metallic blue with wool interior.

Dual EMV entertainment with 6 CD multi-changer, satnav (Japanese maps only!), cassette tape player.

LCD TV in rear with VHS player and remote.

Includes Century branded Walkman in centre arm rest and reading light between headrests.

Antimacassar seat covers and curtains also fitted with rear window curtain electrically controlled.

Full Japanese book pack and English translation included.

Shoe horns and duster in boot (non OEM) along with full tool kit.

Electric everything, soft close rear doors and boot.

Original Century carpet mats front, rear and boot.

Original wheels with colour coded centres and full size spare.

Falken tyres fitted with plenty of tread depth remaining, date stamped Nov 2022

Parking pole

ETC toll card reader in centre armrest console, currently deactivated.

Left turn/ reversing Japanese voice warning tannoy (currently disabled)

Two keys with original leather key wallet which magnetically sticks to steering column.

Optional wood trimmed steering wheel.

OE rescue flare!

The reading lamp, seat covers and curtains are especially hard to source and really set this Century apart from others.

This Toyota Century is original with the exception of the BC Racing Coilovers fitted earlier this year. Air suspension faults are common on these cars over time and the OE parts are increasingly hard to find. The ride whilst not as floaty as before is still very comfortable and handling is much improved with no knocking from the suspension as was previously the case. The brake calipers have also been painted red at some point prior

Various Japanese service stickers (pictured) around vehicle.

UK Service history records I have prior to my ownership.

28/ 9/ 2021 - replacement Bosch Battery fitted25/ 11/ 2021 - replacement thermostat

4/ 5/ 2022 - engine oil, filter and diff oil change @ 169, 000 km

In my ownership:

6/ 3/ 25 - engine oil, oil filter, air filter, new discs and pads all round @184, 000 km at Hofmanns of Henley

20/ 8/ 2025 - brake wear sensors fitted

12/ 12/ 2025 - investigation of air suspension dropping, new valve fitted but not resolved

5/ 1/ 2026 - new Bosch battery fitted

3/ 2/ 2026 - refurbished starter motor fitted

21/ 2/ 2026 - BC Racing coil overs fitted and alignment by Project Zero in Stockport

14/ 4/ 2026 - ride height adjustment

27/ 6/ 26 - new front and rear pollen filters fitted

A solid car which whilst not concours, presents well and a welcome visitor at any show, JDM or otherwise. Regular attendee at Bicester Scramble. A guaranteed conversation starter and a good support network despite the relative rarity. I previously owned a Toyota Crown (shown in photos) similar in age which was my gateway into Century ownership.

The engine and gearing are tuned for refinement rather than the traffic light grand prix but the performance is surprising, especially in PWR mode. I am now looking for a change after a double hit of JDM three box saloon greatness.The number one question asked is, "what is it?".

Bad points:

Bonnet resprayed at some point

Minor small dent on LH lower bumper

Two small windscreen chips

Small oil leak from rocker cover gasket - not uncommon, recommended to be resolved at same time as sparkplugs and coilpacks but this job is not required yet.

A few paint chips to roof

Will also be supplied with a small amount of spares, outdoor cover, coilover adjustment spanners and rare wooden gear shifter, sourced from Japan but in need of refurb. V12 OTA plate will stay on the car.

Located near Henley on Thames. More than happy to answer any questions.

Robin